Governor Ademola Adeleke this evening unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform and announced his intention to seek re-election for a second term on the platform of the thumb up party. The governor made the announcement today at the Banquet hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord Party. The governor spoke as follows: “I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago precisely November 6th as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders. “Stakeholders and…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity. He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by modernising kingship, reviving Yoruba cultural identity, and strengthening Ile-Ife’s position as the spiritual…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2025 Grand Finale. This historic achievement marks the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event, setting a new industry record. With an impressive tally of 9 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched victories across various categories, including Table Tennis (Female Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles), Volleyball, Scrabble, Video games, 100m Female, 200m Female, and the 4x100m Female Relay. This year’s NBG also celebrated individual excellence, with…
The Edo State Government has begun demolishing properties allegedly linked to cult activities in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of intensified efforts to curb kidnapping, cultism and other criminal acts across the state. The action followed a major security raid on 17 November 2025 by the State’s Special Security Squad, conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. During that operation, 31 suspects were arrested at various hideouts, while leaders of the Black Axe and Eiye confraternities—accused of orchestrating the violent clash in Uromi on 16 November—were given a seven-day ultimatum to surrender. With…
Oluwatoyin Mathnuel In a vibrant display of Yoruba culture and tradition, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was yesterday the 7th of December, 2025 bestowed with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju of Oodua (Yeye Asiwaju gbogbo omo Oodua) at a grand ceremony held in Ile-Ife, the ancient cradle of the Yoruba race. The historic event, which saw an unprecedented gathering of governors’ wives from across the nation, underscored the First Lady’s commitment to national unity and cultural heritage. The revered Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, personally conferred the title upon Senator…
Access Bank has been named Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria at the prestigious Banker Awards ceremony held in London on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Organised annually by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group, the awards celebrate the best-performing financial institutions across more than 120 countries, recognising excellence in innovation, financial performance, operational resilience, and industry leadership.The announcement was made during a high-profile gala at the Peninsula Hotel in London, where leading global banks gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in the international financial services sector. Access Bank emerged as the sole winner for Nigeria, reflecting the…
Some hours ago, a faction of soldiers in the Benin Republic announced the dissolution of President Patrice Talon’s government, stating that he has been removed from office and that the constitution has been suspended, signalling a potential coup. The soldiers made the announcement on the country’s national television after taking control of the station. Meanwhile, just two days ago, popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, mentioned that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will face a crisis in the coming year, while mentioning about nine countries that will face revolution in the coming year. “ECOWAS will face more…
FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, winning all three games. Representing Nigeria as the country’s sole team in the tournament, they overcame fierce competition from Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Benin Republic, Ghana, and Togo in the Zone. Their undefeated run included a 66–55 upset against home favourites CSA of Côte d’Ivoire and…
Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Nigerian singer Sola Allyson has shocked her admirer most especially Christian believers as she confessed never to be a gospel musician neither an evangelist of the gospel nor winner of souls rather but just a musician chosen by music itself. Allyson whose recent confession on Oyinmomo Utube/ Podcast had caused a lot of controversies on her artistic identity given her admirer missed reactions said: “I am not a gospel singer. My name is Sola Allyson,” she said. “Jesus does not need promotion, so I do not have to call His name in my songs”. Allyson affirmed she is…
The Online Reporters Association of Nigeria (ORAN) is gearing up to celebrate its 6th anniversary in grand style, with a stellar lineup of speakers and guests. The event, scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025. promises to be a landmark occasion in the country’s media and security landscape. At the helm of the event is Dr. Olabisi Akanbi, CEO of LABO Business Group and Lafath Properties, will serve as the Chairman of the Day. Dr. Akanbi’s expertise and leadership will undoubtedly ensure that the discussions are engaging, informative, and productive. The keynote speaker at the event is SP Chidi Okoye, the…